What Is DJ Maphorisa Net Worth?
Robert King
Updated on December 30, 2025
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DJ Maphorisa Net Worth: What Is DJ Maphorisa Net Worth?: DJ Maphorisa, officially known as Themba Sekowe is a South African DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter.
He developed a love for music at a younger age and has been consistent throughout his career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after acts.
DJ Maphorisa rose to stardom after producing several hit singles for artists of multiple music genres such as Uhuru’s “Y-Tjukuta”, Kwesta’s “Ngud”, Busiswa’s “Lahla”, DJ Zinhle’s “My Name Is”, and Shekinah’s “Suited”
As a record producer with a blend of House Music, Amapiano, and Afropop, he has worked with and has received production credits from several notable artists.
He has worked with Wizkid, Sizwe Alakine, Kwesta, Uhuru, Drake, Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small, Era Istrefi Mpura Young Stunna Killer Kau.
In May 2023, DJ Maphorisa hit major headlines when he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Thuli Phongolo, a former TV personality, and actress.
The award-winning music producer allegedly grabbed the actress by her neck and dragged her to the balcony of her flat during an altercation on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
The incident of their assault was revealed in a statement deposed by Phongolo at the Sandton Police Station
Phongolo told the police that she had an argument with the serial hitmaker after she confronted him about an argument at a gig on Saturday night.
She said in a statement: “I confronted him so that we can talk about our argument, which happened the previous night during his gig.”
The actress said the acclaimed music producer responded aggressively and started slapping her in the face. “He held me and took me to the balcony, and grabbed me aggressively by my neck,” Phongolo said
A source close to the case said he tried to get bail on the spot but was denied. DJ Maphorisa was detained at the Sandton police station and is expected to appear at the Randburg magistrate’s court on Monday, May 8, 2023
DJ Maphorisa Net Worth: What Is DJ Maphorisa Net Worth?
As of May 2023, DJ Maphorisa had an estimated net worth of about $10 million making him one of the richest DJs in South Africa and Africa as a whole.
Source: Ghgossip.com
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